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30 Day Abs Fitness Challenge

   As I was engaging in one of my daily Facebook scrolls, I came across an event titled,

"30 Day Abs Challenge." Most of my friends were joining, so I decided to see what all the

fuss was about. The challenge promised to tone up and boost core muscles while pushing

your body strength to the max. It consists of four different exercises: Sit ups, Crunches, Leg

Raises, and Planks. The time spent performing each exercise gradually increases day by

day, helping to slowly build core body muscles.

   Over the past thirty days, I followed the challenge chart and completed each exercise as instructed. To be honest, I did take a couple rest days early. I just made sure I continued exercises on scheduled rest days just so I would still end the program on day 30. It was definitely a challenge but I managed to push through it. To maximize my results, I decided to change my diet by decreasing my sugar and carb intake, while adding more fruits and vegetables to my family's daily menu. I did splurge on the weekends but not to much. In addition to this challenge, I also started jogging at least two miles on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I used my elliptical for 30 minutes once a week.

I used the following apps to help keep me on track toward accomplishing my goals:
30 Day Abs Challenge - Contains a monthly calendar with a daily check list. Each day lists the exact amount of sit ups, crunches, leg raises, and planks that need to be completed.
                                       

                                                                                       

My Fitness Pal - Helps you lose weight the healthy way by tracking your nutrition and caloric intake. It contains an extensive food database that makes it easy to keep your own personal food diary.

                                                      

RunKeeper -  Allows you to track your pace, measure workout distance, chart weight loss, and plug in what exact workout you're actually complete (ex: elliptical, walking, biking, etc..). It also allows you to link up with friends and you can see what activities they're completing as well.

                                             

I have to admit it was hard to do something basically everyday for a month and not give up but I am pleased with the results. It's taken longer the second time around to tone my stomach up, but this challenge really works!!!

                                       

                  My 30 Day Abs Challenge Fitness Vlog!!

                                              

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